Immerse yourself
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. We love to fill our Tipi space in the woods with creative workshops, foot stomping gigs and beautiful supper clubs beneath the pines, check out our line up below and catch something interesting during your holiday.
Do get in touch if you're considering bringing your own event to the Dell.
The Dell is right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to true wilderness. Accommodation is versatile and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat and we also have a couple of fantastic recommendations for catering.
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Summer 2026
Gather Inn - our weekly Friday pub night
1 Jun - 31 Aug
5 - 10pm
Our favourite night is back! The Gather Inn will be opening again from Friday 3rd April and we personally can't wait.
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by 'Highland Slice' serving up tasty pizzas and Rik's kitchen with their delicious plant based Asian inspired offerings. You can pre-order with both Highland Slice and Rik's kitchen from the Monday prior from 9am, just follow the links on our Instagram or Facebook pages.
We don't take table bookings for the Gather Inn, just turn up, we have plenty of seats inside and out, kids welcome until 8pm. A friendly reminder that if you're coming with kids, please keep them supervised at all times, particularly on the play area.
The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
12th June, 18th September and 25th September
We hope to see you there sometime x
Wild Threads - a Creative Retreat with Ellis O'Connor
23 - 24 Jun
£395
Join the fabulously talented Ellis O'Connor for a two-day art retreat, where creative play meets rest and rejuvenation.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment as we explore mixed-media materials and alternative mark-making techniques designed to ignite your imagination and encourage bold, expressive creation. This retreat is about embracing the process rather than focusing on the outcome—allowing you to experiment freely, make mistakes, and uncover fresh perspectives in your art.
Between sessions, take time to enjoy the serene beauty of the Cairngorms, unwind in the cosy surroundings of The Dell, and connect with like-minded individuals in a nurturing retreat atmosphere. This is your invitation to pause, play, and create—an opportunity to rediscover the joy of making art in one of Scotland's most magical settings.
Both Tuesday and Wednesday's workshops will run from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Lunch is included and we have bed and breakfast rooms available here at The Dell for a price of £90 per person per night or £140 per couple per night.
For more information and to book with Ellis please get in touch
Eòlach Supper Club
27 - 28 Jun
Verity cooks with wild & foraged ingredients while Jenny hosts, bringing people together around thoughtful food. Expect a menu centred around wild plants, seafood and game.
Eòlach will be bringing a supper to the Tipi on Saturday evening followed by their famous Shed BBQ on Sunday.
To book please email hello@eolachcatering.com
King Arthur and the Holy Fail - performance by Three Inch Fools
5 Jul
6.30pm - 8.30pm
£12 / £22
We are so delighted to be hosting Three Inch Fools again for what's set to be a truly uplifting and energetic night of music, story telling and rip roaring hilarity. This time they are bringing you the story of 'King Arthur and the Holy Fail'. A definite fun for all the family!
In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. When Camelot is rocked to it’s core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate?
The performance will be on our lawn at The Dell with plenty space for you to bring your picnic rugs and deck chairs. You are very welcome to bring your own food, but we will be running a bar so no BYOB.
For more information and to buy tickets, please get in touch.
In the Woods...with Karawane and Volta45
19 Jul
12 - 8pm
£5 / £10
Welcome to the tropical north, as Karawane returns to the Dell for a midsummer bash, and this time they are bringing a friend!
Joining them for this special session is Volta 45, a London-based DJ renowned for his unique style – a heady vinyl mix of jazzy and percussive sounds from Africa, South America and the French Caribbean. Volta 45 is a regular on the European and UK music festival circuit; he has got dance floors moving from Turin to the glorious fields of the Shambala Festival.
Karwane brings dancefloor music from around the world: highlife, cumbia, soukous, samba, salsa, funk, reggae, afrobeat, edits and originals to make bodies move and minds travel. Regulars on the Scottish festival circuit, and venues from beach clubs in Andalucia to the late-night clubs of Berlin, the Karawane DJs are constantly on the move, collecting music, and bringing people together.
This is a very special collaboration that we can't wait for and we would love for you to come and dance with us! We will also be joined by the wonderful Penny Bun food truck to see to your Sunday lunch/dinner needs and the Dell bar will be running all day. Doors open from 12pm, with Karawane and Volta 45 playing from 2pm.
Get in touch to book
Pauli Pocket Eats Mexican Fiesta
1 Aug
Pauline & Lindsay will be cooking up a feast full of bold flavours and vibrant sharing plates taking you on a journey through Mexico with a nod to our amazing Highland produce.
To book email hello@paulipocketeats.com
Mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella workshop with Kristen Allan
6 Aug
10am - 3pm
£100
The amazingly inspiring and entertaining Kristen Allan is back, this time with an intimate hands-on cheese making class where you will learn how to make milky soft pillows of mozzarella, creamy burrata and stringy stracciatella.
You will also explore creative ways to use the leftover whey, ensuring nothing goes to waste and be shown how to incorporate your freshly made cheese into a shared lunch, celebrating the flavours of the season and the satisfaction of food made by hand.
The day starts with coffee/tea and cake, and a chat about how the day will unfold. Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and feel your whey through the curds. You work in small groups so there’s usually plenty of banter and laughter and time for one-on-one attention.
For more info or to book, please get in touch
In the Woods...with Karawane and ButhoTheWarrior
16 Aug
12 - 8pm
£5 / £10
Returning to the Dell for the last time this summer, Karawane brings us another amazing guest to make this Sunday 'In the Woods...' one to remember.
ButhoTheWarrior is known for his diverse global sound sets with house grooves, high hitting vocals from soulful to spiritual sounds effortlessly mixed, Butho is a mixmaster of carrying crowds through their emotions while locked in. Having supported Giles Peterson, Louie Vega, Awesome Tapes from Africa, DJ Paulette, Shimza and many more in recent times Butho has vast knowledge in creating somewhat of a different vibe bringing his charm to every room. Rooted in the origins of black music, he celebrates and showcases upcoming artists & pioneers of house music with his JAIVA residency at Sub Club.
Karwane brings dancefloor music from around the world: highlife, cumbia, soukous, samba, salsa, funk, reggae, afrobeat, edits and originals to make bodies move and minds travel. Regulars on the Scottish festival circuit, and venues from beach clubs in Andalucia to the late-night clubs of Berlin, the Karawane DJs are constantly on the move, collecting music, and bringing people together.
Yet another special collaboration that we can't wait for and we would love for you to come and dance with us! We will also be joined by the wonderful Penny Bun food truck to see to your Sunday lunch/dinner needs and the Dell bar will be running all day. Doors open from 12pm, with Karawane and ButhoTheWarrior playing from 2pm.
Get in touch to book
Gemma Dallyn Supper Club
22 - 23 Aug
Gemma's cooking is grounded in a deep commitment to seasonality, wood-fired cooking, and strong relationships with growers, alongside a nose-to-tail approach that honours each ingredient fully. Influenced by time spent at Quay and Fred’s in Sydney, and as former head chef of The Taybank, her work has evolved into a style rooted in storytelling, connection, and a genuine sense of community.
Gemma will be hosting a three course Supper Club on Saturday followed by a nourishing brunch on Sunday.
To book please email gemmadallyn@gmail.com
In the woods...with Rachel Sermanni
25 Aug
6 - 10.30PM
£20
Join Rachel Sermanni on an enchanting tour of the outdoors this summer, performing in settings that celebrate the beauty of nature and community. From vibrant festival stages to docklands and piers, woodland tranquility, unique urban gardens, and sustainable Earthship spaces, each stop offers an intimate listening experience in unforgettable surroundings.
Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish based singer/songwriter that makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You', the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on wood floors, the soft glow of a house plant, ‘what even is consciousness?’, strange dreams lingering in quiet mornings…
She brims with dreamy indie-folk pop that speaks of the struggle and desire to Flow, to love, to live, to feel. Sometimes, her songs speak of the rare moments of quiet-still, found in the midst of this struggle & desire.
Always a sellout, so get in touch to book. Doors open at 6pm with music starting at 7pm
Autumn 2026
YOAS Retreat
14 - 18 Sep
from £1095
We look forward to welcoming back YOAS who are well versed in hosting and leading in retreats that are both relaxing and rejuvenating. This time hosted by the wonderful Roanna Doleman.
Each day will begin with a flowing asana class to align to body and breath in our woodland Tipi under the pine trees and open to birdsong and the forest beyond.
After the morning class there will be a hearty breakfast before you head out to explore the surrounding area on foot, by mountain bike, take a dip or simply relax. There will be a delicious healthy light lunch and the group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more restorative practice to delve deeper into the postures. Evening practice will be followed by a nourishing dinner and fireside chats.
Arrival is from 4pm onwards on Monday 14 September and departure is by 10am on Friday 18 September.
For more information please get in touch
Will Hamer Supper Club
10 Oct
Outdoor cooking, reimagined — brought back to its simplest, most natural form, where ingredients meet the embers.
The Wilder Kitchen is more than a way of cooking; it’s about eating well, slowing down, and making the connection with nature.
To book please email info@thewilderkitchen.co.uk
Winter 2026
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Spring 2027
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
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